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This week we discuss Porto's 3-1 win over Estrela Amadora which keeps them top of the table, whilst Sporting bounce back from disappointing results with a 6-0 win, and Benfica put on their best league performance under Mourinho. Plus there's some incredible drama in the rest of the Primeira Liga fixtures including an incredible game between Nacional and Tondela.

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Benfica and Sporting draw 1-1 in the Lisbon derby, a result which allows Porto to extend their lead at the top of the table. Elsewhere Braga come into good form in the league, and there's some calamitous defending and shocking red cards in the rest of the league games ...

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The Primeira Liga never fails to offer up a healthy dose of controversy and there are talking points galore this week as controversial corners, penalties, and more make a big impact on the Primeira Liga table. Porto beat Famalicao, Sporting come from behind against Santa Clara, and Benfica drop points against Casa Pia. All that plus much more.

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This week we discuss the return of Primeira Liga football after an extended break. There's important wins for the big three, a big win for Braga who look to get their league season back on track, as well as good results for Famalicao and Gil Vicente, whilst Vitória, Arouca, Tondela, and Casa Pia all struggle in tough times.

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This week we discuss the biggest game in Portuguese football, the Porto v Benfica clássico, albeit not the best clássico we've every had, the game throws up great talking points nonetheless. We also discuss Sporting's unfortunately draw against Braga, Nacionals exciting comeback against Moreirense, Gil Vicente's continued good form, and much more ...

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It's a bumper episode this week as we discuss all the action from a gascinating weekend of Primeira Liga football! Porto put four past Arouca despite going down to 10 men, Sporting beat Estoril 1-0 whilst struggling for form, Benfica beat Gil Vicente 2-1 but it's a reality check for Mourinho, Braga fall to unforgivable loss against Nacional, plus much more!

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This week we discuss Porto, Sporting, and Benfica's respective 3-0 victories as Jose Mourinho takes charge of Benfica for the first time. We also dissect a Minho derby lacking in quality but brimming with antics, Gil Vicente's best ever start to a Primeira Liga season, and Estoril's continued struggles under Ian Cathro.

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On this special episode of the Long Ball Futebol Podcast, Albert, Kevin, and Andrew are joined by Tom Kundert to discuss the breaking news that José Mourinho has returned to Portugal as Benfica manager. We discuss what brought us to this point, what Mourinho can bring to Benfica, and how it might unfold.

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This week we discuss Porto & Sporting as they overcome potential obstacles to earn valuable wins, whilst Benfica and Braga's deficiencies catch up with them as both teams drop points in disappointing fashion. Elsewhere Estoril get their first win of the season, and Moreirense win again to get to 3rd place!

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This week we discuss Porto's 2-1 win over Sporting in the first clássico of the season, Benfica beat Alverca but still flatter to deceive, Braga drop points again against Rio Ave, and Tondela get their first point on the board.

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This week we're back to discuss Jornada 3 of the 25/26 season as Sporting come from behind in the Choupana to beat Nacional, Porto brush aside Casa Pia, Benfica improve against Tondela, Moreirense make it 3 wins from 3, and much more!

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This week the boys are back to discuss Sporting's 6-0 demolition of Arouca, Porto's win over stubborn Gil Vicente, and Benfica's important but unconvincing result against Estrela.

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The Primeira Liga is back! And we're here to digest all the action from Jornada 1, as Sporting and Porto get off to positive starts, Braga put 3 past Tondela, Famalicão beat tired Santa Clara, and Arouca start a new dynasty.

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The 25/26 season is nearly upon us, and the Long Ball Futebol podcast is back to preview what is sure to be another blockbuster season of Primeira Liga futebol. We discuss how the big three are shaping up for the title race, wether Braga and Vitória are in good shape, and which teams from the rest of the league we should be keeping an eye on ...

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On part 2 of our End Of Season special, we discuss our choices for team of the season, as well as a special 'non big-3' team of the season, shining a light on some of the more hidden talent in the Primeira Liga.

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On part 1 of our end of season special, we present our anual awards show discussing who to crown the player of the season, young player of the season, manager of the season, and more from the 24/25 Primiera Liga season.

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Sporting are crowned champions on the last day of the season!

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This week Albert & Barney are joined by the dream team of Patrick Kundert, Patrick Ribeiro, and Andrew Batista to discuss all the action from the final weekend of the 24/25 Primeira Liga season. Sporting are crowned champions after beating Vitória 2-0, Benfica can only manage a draw against 10 men Braga, whilst at the other end of the table Boavista and Farense are relegated after a lacklustre end to the relegation battle.

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A draw in the Lisbon derby means the title will be decided on the final day of the season!

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This week Albert and Patrick sit down to discuss the all the action from the penultimate weekend of the Primeira Liga season, as Benfica and Sporting play out a 1-1 draw in the Lisbon derby, a result which gives Sporting a slight advantage as the title race goes down to the final games of the season. We also discuss all the action from the relegation battle as wins for AVS and Farense see Boavista go back to bottom of the table, and drag Estrela right back into the dog fight ...

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Sporting & Benfica get narrow victories that see the title race go down to the wire, with a potential title deciding Clássico on the horizon!

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This week Albert & Barney discuss Sporting's dramatic late winner against Gil Vicente that saw them stay on par with Benfica in the race for the Primeira Liga title. Porto take back 3rd sport with a vital win against Moreirense, whilst Braga drop more points against Santa Clara. At the bottom of the table Boavista get a dramatic win against AVS and keep the relegation battle completely open heading into the final two games of the season.

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This week the boys are joined by Patrick Ribeiro to discuss Viktor Gyökeres' four goal demolition of Boavista, whilst Benfica stay hot on Sporting's tails with a big victory of their own over AVS. Elsewhere, Porto fall to a shock defeat at the hands of Estrela Amador who's best performance of the season sees them all but safe, and Vitória continue to impress under Luís Freire.

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This week Barney is Joined by Kevin and Patrick to discuss a huge weekend in the Primeira Liga, as Benfica defeat Porto 4-1 in O Clássico, and Sporting drop points against Braga to fall to 2nd in the table.

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This week Albert, Barney, and Andrew are back to discuss Jornada 27 of the Primeira Liga season, as Porto overcame a solid Estoril side to win 201, thanks to some individual magic from wonderkid Rodrigo Mora. Elsewhere some generous refereeing decisions contributed to Sporting's 3-0 win over Estoril, Vitória were unable to take all three points in a 2-2 draw with Moreirense, and Casa Pia continue their excellent season with a 2-1 win over Rio Ave.

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This week Albert & Barney run you through all the action from this weekend's Primeira Liga futebol. There's wins for the big three and Braga, as well as important results for Vitória, Nacional, and Moreirense.

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This week we're joined by Ricardo Sousa from 'Remate Cruzado' to discuss Jornada 24 of the Primeira Liga season, as Sporting get a much needed win over in-form Estoril, Boavista get their first home win in almost a year, Rio Ave defeat Braga thanks to a goalkeeping howler, and much more!

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This week we're joined by friend of the show Andrew Batista and Arouca expert and journalist Simão Duarte to discuss Jornada 22 of the Primeira Liga season, as Sporting dropping points against Arouca allows Benfica to close the gap on first place to just two points. Meanwhile, Porto win their first game under Martin Anselmi to honour the memory of Pinto da Costa, and the Minho Derby fails to deliver on it's promise.

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This week we're joined by Andrew Batista and Kevin Fernandes to discuss the Clássico between Porto and Sporting, but what's missing from these big games that was there in recent seasons? We also discuss Estoril's incredible form under Ian Cathro, and much more.

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This week we're joined by Andrew Batista to discuss Jornada 19 of the Primeira Liga season, as Casa Pia beat Benfica for the first time since the 1930s, Sporting go 6 points clear at the top, Porto appoint a new manager, plus much more!

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This week we discuss some of the big stories from the Primeira Liga as Porto sack Vítor Bruno, Daniel Sousa loses his second job in 10 games, and Fábio Coentrão gets himself into a fishy situation.

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This week we're back to catch up on all the news from the Christmas period, as well as discuss the action from Jornada 17 of the Primeira Liga season. Rui Borges is the new Sporting manager as João Pereira's ill fated reign comes to an end. Meanwhile the January transfer window opens, and we discuss potential moves as well as how the table is shaping up at the halfway stage of the season.

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Welcome to the first ever Long Ball Futebol Christmas Quiz!

We're joined by representatives from All Things Alvalade, The Portugal Corner, and Mr Benfica to battle it out for the first ever LBFCQ trophy.

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This week we're joined by Patrick Ribeiro to discuss a huge win for Sporting under João Pereira, their first in the league under their new manager. The title race is tightening up but Benfica miss an opportunity to put real pressure on their Lisbon rivals. Plus is Carlos Carvalhal at the end of the line in Braga?

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This week, we're joined by Andrew Batista and Kevin Fernandes to discuss Jornada 12 of the Primeira Liga season, João Pereira looses his first league game, Benfica and Porto close the gap and a discussion on Rio Ave being part of a multi club ownership and how that will impact the leaague

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This week, we're joined by Andrew Batista to discuss Jornada 11 of the Primeira Liga season, as Ruben Amorim leaves Sporting in dramatic fashion, and Benfica thump Porto in the Clássico.

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With Ruben Amorim set to become the new Manchester United manager, we sat down with Portuguese football experts Tom Kundert & Patrick Ribeiro from PortuGOAL.net to discuss the biggest news story to come out of Portugal in many years.

We discuss his journey so far, if he can take the step up to Manchester United, his managerial style, and the future of Sporting CP.

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02:54 - Ruben Amorim confirm's his departure, and his replacement

05:44 - Amorim's story so far

10:48 - Amorim's impact on Portuguese football

16:00 - Is it the right move for Amorim?

24:56 - Can Amorim make the step up to Manchester United?

28:53 - What will Amorim's style of play be at Manchester United, and how will he use the players?

37:46 - Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot's potential roles under Amorim

42:05 - How will Amorim's departure affect Sporting?

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This week with the international break upon is we dug into the LBF vaults and found these recordings from Albert's trip to Portugal in May 2024. Over the next three days we'll be inviting you on a journey across Lisbon at three fantastic football matches, all very different to each other.

Today, Albert is at the Estádio Nacional do Jamor for the Taça de Portugal Femenina final between SL Benfica and Racing Power!

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This week with the international break upon is we dug into the LBF vaults and found these recordings from Albert's trip to Portugal in May 2024. Over the next three days we'll be inviting you on a journey across Lisbon at three fantastic football matches, all very different to each other.

Today Albert is at the Estádio José Alvalade as league champions Sporting CP lift the Primeira Liga trophy!

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This week with the international break upon is we dug into the LBF vaults and found these recordings from Albert's trip to Portugal in May 2024. Over the next three days we'll be inviting you on a journey across Lisbon at three fantastic football matches, all very different to each other.

Today, Albert is at the Estádio José Gomes as Estrela da Amadora bid to stay in the Primeira Liga on the final day of the season.

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This week we're joined by Andrew Batista (PortuGOAL) and Matthieu Monteiro (Golaço TV) to discuss Jornada 8 of the 24/25 Primeira Liga season! There's a huge game between Porto and Braga which highlights the strenghts and weaknesses of both teams, whilst Sporting overcome a resiliant Casa Pia side, and Vitória & Boavista play out a the type of chaotic Primeira Liga fixture we've come to know and love.

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This week we're joined by Tom Kundert from PortuGOAL.net and Andrew Batista to discuss Jornada 7 of the Primeira Liga season. Sporting continue to set the pace, whilst Benfica, Porto, and Braga all get big wins in their bids to keep up with the league leaders. We also discuss what's causing the increasing gulf in quality between the top clubs and the rest of the league.

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This week we're joined by Filipe Melo to discuss Bruno Lage's return to Benfica following the sacking of Roger Schmidt, and what he needs to do to get Benfica back on track. Plus we discuss Sporting's continued good form, Porto brush aside Vitória, and two managerial sackings in Jornada 6.

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This week we're joined by Kevin Fernandes & Andrew Batista to discuss Roger Schmidt being sacked by Benfica, Sporting beating Porto in the first Clássico of the season, and Vitória & Famalicão having excellent seasons.

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This week we round up every game from Jornada 3 of the 24/25 Primeira Liga season, including another massive win for Sporting, impressive performances from Porto and Braga, a first win for Arouca, Casa Pia's struggles, and much more!

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This week we discuss all the action from this weekend's Primeira Liga futebol, including Sporting's 6-1 demolition of Nacional, Benfica bounce back to beat Casa Pia 3-0 at home, Carlos Carvalhal complets a perfect first week back at Braga, Famalicão continue to impress, and much more!

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The Primeira Liga is back, and brings with it an instant dose of drama and chaos as Daniel Sousa is sacked by Braga just hours after their first game of the season, and Benfica fall to a shock defeat against Famalicao as their season gets off to the worst start possible. PLUS we discuss Porto and Sporting winning in impressive fashion, as well asall the action from the rest of the league.

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In the final of our club specific season preview shows we're joined by Jason Rego from 'The Porto Podcast in English'. Porto have had a huge change over the summer as Andre VIllas-Boas became the new president after 42 years of Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa, and Sérgio Conceição departed after 7 years in charge. Porto are also the only club yet to make a signing in the Primeira Liga so far this summer. We discussed all that, and more.

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We're joined by great friend of the show Dave Pereira from 'That Braga Podcast' to discuss Braga heading into the 24/25 season. Last year there was a lot of optimisim around Braga which never quite lived up to people's hopes, this season they've got a new manager, and a host of young players. We discuss what we can expect from Os Guerreiros in 24/25.

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On this episode we discuss all things Benfica with Mr Benfica himself, Mike Agostinho. We talk about the impact new signings could have, how Roger Schmidt is seen by the fans in his third season in charge, what are Benfica's expectations heading into a new season, and much more.

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In the first of our season preview shows we're joined by Sam Fonseca from 'All Things Alvalade' to discuss Sporting CP. We discuss the transfer market, pre-season friendlies, prospects for the upcoming season, and much more.

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The 24/25 season starts HERE! We're back, and we're so excited to get started this season. In this quick intro episode we outline all our plans for pre-season and beyond, as well as discuss what we're excited about for the upcoming Primeira Liga season.

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In part 2 of our 'End of Season Awards' show discuss our Team of the Season, as well as a Team of the Season made of players from outside the top 4 clubs!

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